This overview synthesizes multiple independent efficacy and validity studies conducted on Newsela products across subjects, grade levels, and assessment contexts.

It provides district leaders with a consolidated view of how Newsela has been studied, what outcomes were measured, and how the findings align to ESSA evidence standards.

Key Findings

Across studies, research shows that:

• Newsela use is associated with measurable gains in ELA achievement
• Regular engagement correlates with higher performance on interim and summative assessments
• Outcomes are consistent across demographic groups, supporting equitable impact
• Multiple studies meet ESSA Tier II and Tier III evidence levels

Who Should Use This Overview?

This resource is designed for:

• District administrators
• Research and evaluation teams
• Grant writers and funding committees
• Curriculum and assessment leaders